Today I browsed a collection of machines created by pioneer farmers in Outback Queensland. The innovative and highly creative ways they solved problems are astounding. It’s probably no different in any country where immigrants attempt to better their lives. To make hard work easier, or harsh living conditions easier. Repurposing machines to do things the original inventors never imagined. There was a cooling cupboard which was made from roofing iron and wood. The owner watered it down twice a week to keep his milk, meat, and vegetables fresher for longer. There was a tank converted to a bulldozer. So many other things, from small hand tools to industrial-sized metal lathes. Today, we think we are creative if we write a great article or email. Sure, there are things like computers, mobile phones, and Fitbits that are pretty creative, but they don’t contribute much to the world. The automobile hasn’t really improved since the early 20th century. Aircraft still are basically the same as the Wright brothers’ plane. Yeah, they’re stronger, carry heavier loads, and go faster, but the design has barely altered. The changes from the original to modern-day products are just a series of incremental changes. What the pioneers did wasn’t incremental changes, they were often great leaps sideways to solve a problem using only the equipment and tools they had. Perhaps the reason is that neither you nor I can make changes to our vehicles or electronic gadgets. We’re stymied by closed systems. What do you think? Regards, P.S. When it comes to changing ourselves incremental changes work best. It’s always difficult to make big changes unless they are forced on us. But incremental changes can take us from where we are to where we want to be. This book guides you towards incremental change. https://go.wm-tips.com/atomic. No one like change, but sometimes it’s what we need.This makes it painless. |
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